Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62762 - Gas Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62762 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas producing regions in the United States. As a tank battery, it collects and processes natural gas from nearby wells before sending it to pipelines. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. The facility's NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton and potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The Denver-Julesburg Basin has seen increased regulatory scrutiny regarding methane emissions and groundwater protection. The facility's role in the local gas supply chain supports energy needs in the region.

The facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to the South Platte River and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful management of produced water and potential spills. Colorado's regulatory framework requires monitoring of volatile organic compounds and methane emissions. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low.